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T.  E.  TOLSON 

THE  HOTEL  BRISTOL 
NEW  YORK  Ciry 


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NEW  YORK  CITY  IN  SUMMER 

Y  REASON  of  its  unique  location  New  York  City  is  at  its  best  during  the  va- 
cation season.  Bordered  on  either  side  by  its  broad  rivers  and  the  vast  ex- 
panse of  New  York  Bay,  it  is  almost  constantly  fanned  by  mild,  cooling 
winds,  never  oppressively  hot,  with  delightful  salt  sea  breezes  at  night.  With- 
in a  half  hour's  ride  to  the  open  ocean  by  rail  or  boat,  and  easily  accessible 
to  many  famous  sea  side  resorts,  it  is  the  starting  point  of  many  thousands  of  tourists 
each  day,  who  consider  it  a  duty  and  a  part  of  their  education  to 

"SEE  NEW  YORK  FIRST" 

New  York  City,  the  metropolis  of  the  United  States,  in  few  years  has  become  the 
metropolis  of  the  world,  admittedly  the  greatest  trade  center  of  the  universe  and  con- 
sequently the  most  interesting  to  Americans.  Its  marvelous  growth  and  progress 
within  the  last  ten  years  can  hardly  be  realized  by  its  own  peoples. 

And  with  its  growth  comes  the  constant  necessity  of  construction  and  recon- 
struction, so  that  some  vast  municipal  improvement  is  always  in  progress.  No  sooner 


is  one  enterprise  completed  than  another  of  equal  magnitude  is  conceived,  causing  a 
ceaseless  change  in  the  panorama  of  the  city.  Take  the  great  subway  for  instance. 
When  the  first  line  of  the  subway  was  opened  in  1904,  it  was  thought  that  the  con- 
gestion of  traffic  on  elevated  and  surface  lines  would  be  relieved.  Instead,  the  in- 
creased facilities  for  rapid  transit  and  growth  of  population,  served  only  to  increase 
traffic  proportionately,  and  after  five  years  it  became  necessary  to  build  three  addi- 
tional lines.  These  are  now  in  course  of  construction  and  the  method  of  tunneling 
through  miles  of  solid  stone  in  the  heart  of  New  York  City,  without  interfering  with 
daily  commercial  traffic,  is  one  of  the  pre  eminent  wonders  of  present  day  engineering. 

The  same  is  true  of  building  construction.  It  is  a  matter  of  record  that  an  aver- 
age of  four  new  business  firms  are  started  every  hour,  creating  a  demand  for  office 
buildings  of  marvelous  height  and  area  of  floor  space.  Old  structures  are  rapidly  being 
replaced  with  new  modern  office  buildings,  and  old  land  marks,  such  as  the  old  Fifth 
Avenue  Hotel,  Hoffman  House  and  Victoria  Hotel,  are  fast  disappearing. 

New  York  City  is  donning  a  new  dress  and  those  who  have  not  paid  it  a  visit 
in  the  past  few  years  will  stand  aghast  at  its  marvelous  transformation.  The  war  has 
not  interfered  with  New  York's  activities.  It  doffs  its  hat  to  the  fighting  heroes  and 


continues  its  progress  and  development  so  that  a  trip  here  at  this  time  is  an  educa- 
tion in  itself  to  old  or  young. 

No  less  interesting  to  tourists  are  the  many  rare  exhibits  in  its  museums.  Old 
World  curios,  priceless  art  collections,  historical  and  biblical  antiquities,  living  things 
from  all  parts  of  the  world,  those  that  are  read  about  but  rarely  seen  by  most  people, 
are  all  on  exhibition  here  in  New  York.  What  a  treat  to  see  the  wonderful  things  you 
read  of  in  the  newspapers  and  what  an  advantage  it  is  to  know  them!  The  educa- 
tional value  of  this  trip  is  immeasurable. 

All  the  wonders  cannot  be  described  in  this  booklet.  They  must  be  seen  to  be 
appreciated,  and  the  question  of  how  to  show  you  the  many  points  of  absorbing  in- 
terest, at  least  possible  expense,  is  a  problem  that  has  been  worked  out  by  Mr.  T.  E. 
Tolson,  Proprietor  and  Manager  of  the  Hotel  Bristol. 

Mr.  Tolson's  first  thought  is  for  the  comfort,  pleasure  and  protection  of  his  guests, 
and  his  plans  are  such  as  to  insure  a  thoroughly  enjoyable,  interesting  and  educational 
week's  visit  to  New  York.  It  is  therefore  necessary  to  have  a  schedule  of  entertain- 
ments but  not  such  a  schedule  as  would  prove  strenuous  or  irksome,  and  thereby  mar 
the  pleasure  to  a  great  extent.  The  feeling  that  it  is  necessary  for  anyone  to  do 
things  on  schedule  time  suggests  routine  which  is  objectionable  at  vacation  time; 


however,  in  order  to  see  all  that  is  to  be  seen  within  a  week,  a  plan  more  or  less 
definite  is  necessary,  but  we  endeavor  to  make  this  as  elastic  as  possible. 

To  give  you  an  idea  of  what  can  be  done  in  a  week  the  following  is  suggested: 

MONDAY 

Morning — Auto  Trip  Uptown  by  the  Fifth  Avenue  Route  through  the  wealthy  residence 
districts  of  Fifth  Avenue  and  Riverside  Drive,  passing  the  palatial  homes  of  the 
.-\stors,  Vanderbilts,  Senator  Clark  and  many  others  of  New  York's  prominent  people, 
the  Plaza,  a  view  of  Central  Park,  the  Hudson  River  and  Palisades,  Columbia  Univer- 
sity Buildings,  Grant's  Tomb,  monuments,  churches,  clubs  and  theatres. 

Afternoon — .Auto  Trip  Downtown.  Leaving  the  Hotel  Bristol  the  route  is  through  the 
shopping  district,  past  Madison  Square,  the  Metropolitan  Tower,  the  famous  Flat  Iron 
Building,  Criminal  Court  Building,  the  Tombs,  new  Municipal  Building,  City  Hall, 
Park  Row,  the  Woolworth  and  Singer  Buildings  (over  700  feet  high)  U.  S.  Custom 
House,  Treasury  and  Stock  Exchange.  Return  via  lower  Broadway  and  the  finan- 
cial district. 

Evening — Theatre  (to  be  selected). 

TUESDAY 

Morning — Visit  to  the  Shopping  District.  Through  the  courtesy  of  Stern  Bros.,  Lord  & 
Taylor,  R.  H.  Macy  &  Co.  and  Gimbel  Brothers,  special  escort  will  be  provided  for  an 
inspection  of  these  largest  department  stores  in  the  city.  There  is  no  article  of 
merchandise  that  cannot  be  purchased  in  any  of  them. 


Afternoon — To  New  York's  New  Railway  Terminals.  The  New  York  Central  and  Penn- 
sylvania Railroad  terminals  are  monumental  gateways  to  the  city  and  equally  as  in- 
teresting as  any  of  its  museums.  Of  unique  architecture,  covering  acres  of  the  most 
valuable  land  in  the  heart  of  the  city,  they  cost  many  fortunes  to  build.  Near  the 
New  York  Central  terminal  is  the  new  Public  Library,  a  stately  edifice  occupving  an 
entire  city  block.  Every  book,  periodical  newspaper  or  other  publication  known  to 
the  literary  world  is  to  be  found  here. 

Evening — Theatre  (to  be  selected). 

WEDNESDAY 

Morning — Visit  Metropolitan  Museum  of  Art  and  Museum  of  Natural  History.  Here  are 
Old  World  curios,  priceless  art  collections,  specimens  and  reproductions  of  histori- 
cal and  biblical  antiquities,  statuary,  famous  paintings,  tapestries  and  thousands  of 
wonderful  exhibits,  many  of  them  loaned  or  contributed  by  Mr.  B.  Altman  and  other 
wealthy  New  Yorkers. 

.Afternoon — Visit  Bronx  Park.  The  many  rare  collections  to  be  seen  here  are  unequalled 
by  any  in  the  world.  The  largest  of  New  York's  public  playgrounds,  In  which  every 
variety  of  wild  bird  and  beast  known  to  mankind  is  confined.  A  veritable  jungle 
with  a  bird  cage  occupying  an  acre  of  ground.  The  Botanical  Gardens  form  a  part 
of  Bronx  Park. 

Evening — Trip  to  Chinatown.  A  motor  ride  through  the  "Great  White  Way,"  with  its 
wonderful  electrical  illuminations,  gives  an  idea  of  New  York  enjoying  itself  after 
dark,  thousands  in  gala  attire  emerging  from  cafes  and  restaurants  en  route  to 
theatres,  the  danse  or  some  other  of  the  many  sources  of  diversion.  In  Chinatown 
ample  time  is  given  to  inspect  the  curious  little   stores  and  bazaars,   where  every- 


View  of  Lower  Manhattan 


fower  of  BrooKlyn  Bridge 


thin?  distinctly  Chinese  Is  sold:  then  to  the  Chinese  Joss  House  (Church),  and  later 
an  Oriental  dinner  In  an  elaborately  appointed  Chinese  restaurant.  Returning,  you 
get  a  glimpse  of  the  Italian  quarter,  Little  Hungary  and  the  lower  east  side,  the 
abode  of  New  York's  poor. 


THURSDAY 

Mnrnlne— Visit  to  Lower  »w  York.  An  opportunity  to  see  at  closer  range  Wall  Street 
and  the  financial  district.  First  a  general  view  of  lower  New  York  and  the  bay  and 
rivers  from  the  observation  tower  of  the  Woolworth  or  Singer  Buildings,  then  by 
special  escort  to  the  Stock  Exchange,  Bank  Buildings,  Custom  House,  Municipal 
Buildings,  Old  Trinity  Church  (attending  noonday  service  If  desired),  the  Aquarium 
and  Battery  Park.  Noon  luncheon  will  be  had  in  one  of  the  famous  French  or  Italian 
restaurants. 

Afternoon — Steamer  Trip  Around  Mnnhnttnn  Islnnd.     After  an   Inspection  of  lower  New 

York,  this  ride  will  be  welcomed.  Leaving  the  Battery,  you  pass  the  Statue  of  Lib- 
erty, Brooklyn  Navy  Yards,  Blackwell's,  Ward's  and  Randall's  Islands,  Hell  Gate,  the 
Speedway,  through  Harlem  Canal  and  down  the  Hudson,  where  you  get  another 
view  of  Grant's  Tomb  and  Riverside  Drive;  then  past  the  docks  of  the  great  Trans- 
Atlanttc  steamship  lines  and  concluding  the  journey  you  have  had  a  marvelous 
view  of  the  panorama  of  the  city. 

Evening — Strand  Roof  Garden.    This  delightful  resort  Is  In  the  centre  of  the  "Great  White 

Way,"  under  the  personal  direction  of  Miss  Anne  Morgan,  Mrs.  W.  K.  Vanderbilt,  Miss 
Elsie  de  Wolfe  and  Miss  Elisabeth  Marbury.  The  evening  may  be  spent  In  dancing, 
with  the  assurance  that  no  persons  of  other  than  highest  character  will  be  encountered. 


FRIDAY 

M..riiinir— Tlie  morning  of  the  fifth  day  is  at  your  own  disposal.  It  is  presumed  that 
vou  'lll  have  things  to  do  that  you  would  want  to  do  alone;  besides  you  may  want 
to  prepare  for  the   'Big  Show"  which  follows. 

\fler..o..i.— H0..1  Trip  to  dMCf  Inland.  The  sail  to  Coney  requires  about  two  hours,  and 
here  vou find  a  diversity  of  amusements  unequalled  anywhere  on  earth.  There  are 
a  thousand  things  to  see  and  do.  Some  may  want  to  spend  the  afternoon  at  the 
side  shows,  Bomf  may  want  to  go  bathing,  and  some  may  want  to  be  shown  through 
the  male  of  excitement.  The  afternoon  will  be  a  •'catch-as-catch-can  sort  of  an 
affair,  and  at  6  p.  m.  all  will  assemble  tor  one  of  the  celebrated  shore  dinners. 

1  venlnir— The  evening  may  be  spent  In  Luna  Park  or  Steeplechase  Tark,  where  all  sorts 
of  ?ove I  attrac  ions  are  offered,  and  If  you  are  so  inclined  you  may  Indulge  In  i every 
variety  of  •fun-making-'  known  to  Coney's  famous  promoters  of  joy;  or  I  '  you  prefer 
to  watch  the  multitude  of  merry  makers  in  their  frivolous  pursuits,  a  safe,  comfort- 
able Beat  will  be  provided  and  you  can  enjoy  an  excellent  musical  program. 

SATURDAY 

Mornintr— \  nav  on  the  Hudaon.    The  journey  to  West  Point  and  return  will  consume 

t  "  Tntlre  dav  KveVv  mile  of  the  way  Is  fraught  with  historical  and  legendary 
interest  The  scenic  grandeur  of  the  Hudson  and  the  majestic  panorama  of  the 
Mghlands  is  lnsplr  ng  West  Point,  through  its  historic  associations  is  conceded  to 
be  the  most  interesting  place  on  the  Hudson.  The  U.  S.  Military  Academy  is  located 
hire  Us  notable  bundings,  famous  monuments  and  trophies,  the  museum  and  su- 
perb parade  grounds  excite  patriotic  enthusiasm.  From  one  to  two  hours  will  be  al- 
lowed to  see  West  Point. 


Evening — Returning  in  ample  time  for  dinner  at  the  hotel,  the  evening  will  be  at  your 
own  disposal  and  you  will  be  directed  to  any  particular  point  of  interest  that  you 
may  desire  to  visit. 

SUNDAY 

Morning — On  Sunday  divine  worship  may  be  in  order,  and  churches  of  every  denomina- 
tion are  located  within  easy  walking  distances  from  the  hotel. 

Afternoon — A  Deep  Sea  Voyage.  A  sail  down  the  bay  takes  you  past  Governor's  Island, 
on  which  is  located  the  United  States  Army  Barracks;  Tompkinsville,  the  harbor  an- 
chorage for  war  ships;  through  the  narrows  past  Forts  Hamiton  and  Wadsworth  and 
out  into  the  open  ocean.  The  trip  terminates  at  Sandy  Hook,  where  the  Interna- 
tional Yacht  Races  are  held  and  where  are  located  the  United  States  proving  grounds 
where  all  big  guns  for  coast  defense  are  tested.  The  route  home  reveals  a  wonder- 
ful panoramic  view  of  Coney  and  New  York's  famous  "Sky  Line,"  which  is  so  much 
written  about. 

All  these  and  many  more  intensely  interesting  and  instructive  "Little  Journeys" 
furnish  a  diversity  of  unequalled  amusements  and  knowledge  of  the  world's  progress, 
under  the  care  of  competent,  experienced  guides  and  lecturers  employed  exclusively 
for  these  trips.  No  point  of  interest  will  be  overlooked.  From  the  time  of  arrival 
until  departure  these  men  will  be  wholly  at  your  service.  You  will  be  met  at  the 
depot,  your  baggage  cared  for  promptly,  and  you  will  be  relieved  of  all  the  annoying 
little  details  of  the  trip. 


THE  COST 

Were  you  to  visit  New  York  without  a  pre-arranged  plan  and  no  knowledge  of 
where  and  how  to  see  the  best  of  this  most  fascinating  city  in  the  world,  it  would 
require  twice  the  time  and  expense  of  the  trip  as  arranged  by  Mr.  Tolson.  Mere 
incidents  are  to  be  considered  and  alone  you  miss  much  through  loss  of  time  in  trying 
to  find  your  way  about  the  city,  whereas,  under  the  guidance  of  experienced  persons 
you  can  see  and  enjoy,  carefree,  all  that  is  to  be  seen  within  a  week  and  return  with 
a  feeling  of  money  well  spent,  and  a  vivid  memory  of  a  thoroughly  delightful  and 
beneficial  vacation,  realizing  that  you  have  seen,  enjoyed  and  learned.  And  the  actual 
cost  from  the  time  of  arrival  to  train  time  for  the  homeward  journey  is  only 

$45.00  each  for  individuals 

$42.00  each  for  parties  of  ten  or  more 

which  includes  rooms  and  meals  for  a  week  at  the  Hotel  Bristol,  or  some  other 
equally  good  hotel,  the  cost  of  sight-seeing  tours,  theatres,  luncheons  and  even  car- 
fare about  the  city.  These  rates,  however,  are  good  only  during  the  vacation  season, 
June,  July  and  August,  when  New  York  is  at  its  gayest.  Reservations  can  be  made 
in  advance  and  ample  accommodations  provided  for  all,  as  Mr.  Tolson  is  connected 
with  several  of  New  York's  best  hotels.  Address  your  inquiries  personally  to 
T.  E.  Tolson,  Hotel  Bristol,  122  West  49tK  St.,  New  YorK  City. 


THE  HOTEL  BRISTOL 

is  in  Forty-ninth  Street,  between  Sixth  Avenue  and  Broadway, 
in  the  center  of  everything  most  attractive  to  casual  visitors, 
yet  far  enough  away  from  Broadway  and  the  elevated 
lines  to  be  quiet  and  restful  to  those  who  are  unaccustomed 
to  the  tumult  of  a  great  city.  It  is  the  embodiment  of 
everything  modern  in  hotel  equipment,  with  a  homelike 
air  of  refinement  and  comfort  so  much  desired  by  tourists. 

To  the  members  of  these  parties  Mr.  Tolson  assures 
his  personal  care  and  supervision  of  the  "Little  Journeys" 
herein  mentioned.  This  means  safe,  sane  and  economical 
conduct  through  the  maze  and  mysteries  of  the  most  fascinat- 
ing city  in  the  world. 


COPTRIOHT,  I9IB, 
T.  E.  TOLBON,  NIW  YORK  CITY 


